From: Lyle Johnson <lyle@...>
Date: 2003-11-22T12:52:13+09:00
Subject: Re: Operator precedence -- a thought question

Hal Fulton wrote:

> Hypothetically, suppose one wanted to introduce a new operator into
> Ruby. And suppose one wanted to decide on a precedence for it.
> 
> How would you proceed?
> 
> Sure, I'm being vague. Deal with it. :)

In true Ruby spirit, how about picking the precedence which is least 
surprising? Especially if this operator is already available in other 
language(s) and a precedent for its (umm) precedence exists.